An exact relation of the discoverie of a great plot for the surprizall of Yorke for His Maiesty;: as it was presented to Major Generall Lambert, by the Judge Advocate. Wherein is set down the manner of the said plot, and the names of those taken that were the chiefe actors in the said businesse, with all the armes and ammunition provided for that designe. With a letter from Pontefract concerning a party that were to meete them from Sir Marmaduke Langdale June 18. 1648. Published for the prevention of misinformation

Mr. Mascall.

YOur affection to our cause makes us apply our selves to you as a fit instrument to be intrusted in our pre∣sent endeavour for the Seizing and securing of York, which would be of great consequence to us at this time by a∣maising the enemy and drawing them back from engage∣ing with Sir Marmaduke Langdale his Forces, and by your dilligence might easily be done; we intend to attempt the taking of Yorke on Sunday next at twelve a Clock at night and to that purpose shall have a strong party of horse ready at that time to enter the City, and possess the guards and strength thereof, of which we have assurance already, and shall confidently for our assistance relie upon our friends there, appearing in a body betwixt Micle-Gate barr and Northstreet-Posterne to joyne with our party, who shall enter therein delivering them selves from those that have no power over them, which we shall rely upon at the time and place aforesaid, to be obtained by your giving them notice of it, this party comes from Sir. Marmaduke Langdale upon pretence of releifing us here; but we have diverted them from that designe in regard we are in good condition, and can make our party good to take that City, which will be a good neighbour to us, your ready compli∣ance with us in this act, which we doubt not of will be ve∣ry acceptable and seasonable, therefore pray faile us not who are your very humble Servants

Pontefract this 18. of Iune 1648.

M. B.